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A solution for a worn Auto Trans Shifter Cover Jalousie

Saab 9-5 Auto Trans Shifter Cover Jalousie

Auto Trans Shifter Cover Jalousie is Sliding Plastic Cover/Blind that surrounds the Gear Selector/Shift for Automatic models (Genuine SAAB 4777173).  Saab refers to this as a “Jalousie.” After a certain time of use, most of blinds are mournful.

Genuine Saab  Auto Trans Shifter Cover Jalousie is not expensive and can be purchased for 20 dollars, but there is also a free solutionThe solution is based on the use of 3D printers and the author of the solution is Quinn Morley, Engineering student with hobbies that include Saab cars, Rally driving, Mountain biking and 3d Design.

Saab Auto-Trans Shifter Cover Jalousie

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he created a solution in two parts with puzzle joint. Fusion 360 archive is provided so you can modify as required to fit your needs. The STL files are configured to fit a Saab 9-5 with Automatic Transmission. The Test STL is included in the event you want to fix the car the proper way, including soldering the sport button. The other two STLs can be printed and assembled on the car to save you time and trouble, as well as provide improved functionality over cutting the rubber replacement jalouse that are available online.

After creating and testing, he made an additional modification of the solution – Modified puzzle joint on passenger side to make it stronger. Video was made before the improvement was made, and the joint did hold up to the testing but the glue was required.

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Of course, Derivatives and commercial use are encouraged.

Goran Aničić
the authorGoran Aničić
For over 15 years, Goran Aničić has been passionately focused on Saab automobiles and everything related to them. His initial encounter with Saab cars took place back in 2003 when the first Saab 9-3 and sedan version were introduced. At that moment, he was captivated by the car's Scandinavian design logic and top-notch engineering, and everything that followed stemmed from that first encounter. Later on, through his work at the editorial team of the Serbian automotive magazines "Autostart" and later "AutoBild," he had the opportunity to engage more closely with Saab vehicles. In 2008, he tested the latest Saab cars of that time, such as the Saab 9-3 TTiD Aero and Saab 9-3 Turbo X. In 2010, as the sole blogger from the region, he participated in the Saab 9-5ng presentation in Trollhättan, Sweden. Alongside journalists from around the world, he got a firsthand experience of the pinnacle of technological offerings from Saab at that time. Currently, Goran owns two Saabs: a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sportcombi with a manual transmission, and a Saab 9-3 Aero Griffin Sport Sedan from the last generation, which rolled off the production line in Trollhättan in December 2011.

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